Supervisor, Bakery- Operation- 2nd Shift
About The Position
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our team at our Swedesboro Bakery. As an Operations Supervisor, you will be accountable for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring efficient manufacturing operations, and maintaining product quality standards while driving continuous improvement across bakery processes. This role is vital in meeting customer demand, optimizing line performance, and ensuring compliance with production and quality specifications. This role requires you to be onsite four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or food production, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret production schedules, safety rules, and procedure manuals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to train, lead, and effectively communicate with teams in a production environment
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment
- Experience with inventory control and manufacturing systems
- Knowledge of process improvement or production optimization methods
- Familiarity with quality assurance standards in food production
- Experience in supervising or leading production teams
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and product quality
- Coordinate production schedules with Materials Management to meet inventory and customer demand
- Monitor line performance, including downtime and waste, and implement improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve operational issues
- Ensure compliance with product specifications through inspection and process control
- Train and develop team members on quality standards, equipment operation, and procedures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, performance, and cost effectiveness
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options
- Paid parental leave
- generous paid time off
- holidays
- A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- HSA and FSA plans
- Performance incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
